Ethical Standards for Authors

Introduction

The Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine (JCICM) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing. Authors submitting to JCICM are expected to adhere to internationally recognized guidelines, including those from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by any other journal.
  • All sources must be properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
  • JCICM uses plagiarism detection software to screen submissions.

Data Integrity and Transparency

  • Authors must present accurate data and results without fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.
  • Raw data should be available upon request for editorial review.
  • Clinical trials must include trial registration numbers (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov).

Authorship Criteria

JCICM follows the ICMJE criteria for authorship:

  • Substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, or analysis.
  • Drafting or critically revising the article for intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Accountability for all aspects of the work.

Individuals who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose all financial and non-financial conflicts of interest. This includes:

  • Employment, grants, or funding related to the research.
  • Personal or professional relationships that could bias the work.
  • Patent applications or other intellectual property interests.

Ethical Approval and Consent

  • Research involving human participants must have prior approval from an institutional ethics committee.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from all participants or their legal guardians.
  • Animal research must comply with recognized international guidelines on animal welfare.

Multiple or Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same work to more than one journal. Duplicate or redundant publications are considered unethical and will be rejected.

Acknowledgments

Authors should acknowledge contributions from individuals, institutions, or organizations that do not qualify for authorship but supported the research (e.g., technical support, funding bodies).

Corrections and Retractions

Authors have an ethical obligation to promptly notify the editor if they discover a significant error in their published work. Corrections or retractions will be issued as necessary.

FAQs

What if I forgot to include a co-author? Contact the editorial office immediately for correction before publication.

Can I reuse my previously published figures? Only with permission and proper attribution.

What if I discover an error post-publication? Authors must notify the editorial team for correction or retraction if necessary.